Were Does Cabbage Come from?
In the Wild, Cabbage Species Are Native to the Mediterranean Where Wild Cole Crops Are Found Growing Along the Mediterranean and Atlantic Coasts of Europe...
In the wild, cabbage species are native to the Mediterranean where wild cole crops are found growing along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe. Cabbages and kale presuma- bly originated in Western Europe; cauliflower and broccoli in the Mediterranean region.
Where does cabbage grow naturally?
Where is wild cabbage native? Brassica oleracea is native to southern and western Europe. It grew primarily in coastal areas as it has high salt- and lime-tolerance. It was not a very good competitor in open prairies and thus was restricted naturally to limestone sea cliffs.
How did cabbage originate?
Cabbages and kale presumably originated in Western Europe; cauliflower and broccoli in the Mediterranean region. Cabbages and kale were the first of the cole crops to be domesticated, probably about 2,000 years ago.
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